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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.12, 1,087.10 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.12, 1,087.10 and 493.20 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.12 : 1,087.10 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.12/1,087.10 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.12x = 1,087.10 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.12x = 536,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,157.72/788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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